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I feel called to helping people. Families I work for ask me to come back. I work well with people. The client's personal needs, safety, and social needs come first. I also don't mind doing housework and cleaning while taking care of personal needs. I have strong local references. A recent agency manager wrote that if her mother ever needed care she would want me or someone like me. I am highly educated (graduate level). I earned a CNA certificate this January. I am a retired hospital chaplain and minister. I served 15 years in the Air Force reserves. I am often quiet at first checking to see what the person is like. I have a gentle sense of humor; I'm great at taking care of details. I like to interact with clients and their families. My ideal clients are non-smoking females who can communicate their needs and enjoy conversations. My worst client would be a dominant male with memory loss. I can do transfers and am comfortable with gait belt. I would not be good for some one who is very heavy and is dead weight. I am a white female who works very comfortably across cultures and with the GLBTQ community. Though I have stated preferences, I am willing to consider just about any situation. I do like 12, 24 and live in shifts. I am willing to travel longer distances for 24 hour shifts if more than 2 days at a time.

Employment

Employer

Position

Location

From

To

George and Cheryle McMartin

CNA home aid

In their home

3/1/15

6/1/16

Education

School Name

From

To

Degree

Kalamazoo College

1968

1971

Bachelor’s Degree

Union Seminary

1972

1975

Master’s Degree

Related Interests & Hobbies

I am a scrapbooker and rubber stamper. I make greeting cards. I like to read books and learn new things. When my schedule permits I work out at the gym doing aerobics and yoga.

Languages

English

Experience With

Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease

Cancer Recovery

Cardiovascular Disorders

Diabetes

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Hospice Care

Neurological Disorders

Orthopedic Care

Post Surgery Recovery

Stroke

HIV/AIDS

LGBT Health

First Aid Training

Catheter Skills

Transferring/Balance Support

Feeding Tube

Other Details

Can drive customer

Does work with Alzheimer’s or dementia patients

Does work with hospice patients

Willing to work around cats

Willing to work around dogs

Senior Care Services

Companionship

Light housekeeping

Errands and shopping

Feeding

Oral care and grooming

Dressing

Meal preparation

Transferring assistance

Medication reminders

Bathing, showering

Toileting, incontinence assistance

Monitoring mobility

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Our Story

“ My beloved grandmother was neglected in a facility. It inspired me to start an agency that successfully cared for thousands of seniors at home. Now, with CareFamily, we are revolutionizing senior care by bringing families and great caregivers together directly. We help you safely manage the process without a middle man. Caregivers make more, families pay less, we partner to make it work. ”